loosenut
Wizard
OK, for those of you on a Gen2 FZ1 that want a better shock, but don't have the large amount of cash laying around to purchase one, I have another option for you. My off-road suspension sponsor, Aftershocks-suspension.com, has modified my shock. It was non rebuildable, but that is no longer the case. Internally, he does his magic and externally you will see where he machines the shock body and adds a shrader valve in order to pressurize the shock with nitrogen. The graph below is the shock dyno comparing an Ohlins shock, stock and modified shocks.
It's not free, but at $250, it's an incredible value. This includes everything but the shipping. The only thing that will stink is being off the bike while your shock is being modded.
If your local to the SFBay area, I'll be willing to meet you, swap shocks and have you try it for yourself. 3 bolts and it's out. You just need to meet me in Milpitas.
I will take photos of the shock externally an post those in the future.
Loosenut
A.K.A. Mike
2007 Yamaha FZ1 - Raven
2005 GasGas EC300 (with plate)
2000 GasGas EC300 (loaner/buddy bike)
2004 GasGas Pampera 280 (hers)
2003 Derbi GP1 scooter (hers)
It's not free, but at $250, it's an incredible value. This includes everything but the shipping. The only thing that will stink is being off the bike while your shock is being modded.
If your local to the SFBay area, I'll be willing to meet you, swap shocks and have you try it for yourself. 3 bolts and it's out. You just need to meet me in Milpitas.
I will take photos of the shock externally an post those in the future.
Loosenut
A.K.A. Mike
2007 Yamaha FZ1 - Raven
2005 GasGas EC300 (with plate)
2000 GasGas EC300 (loaner/buddy bike)
2004 GasGas Pampera 280 (hers)
2003 Derbi GP1 scooter (hers)